London – Universities in England should have no upper limit on tuition fees, Lord Browne’s review is set to recommend.
But government support will only be guaranteed up to a maximum of £7 000 (BDS$22 345) per year – which is likely to make this the upper fee for most degree courses.
This would mean more than doubling the current tuition fee of £3 290 (BDS$10 501).
The National Union of Students said students and their families would treat such plans for higher fees with “contempt”.NUS president Aaron Porter suggested that such a radical recommendation would be used as a scare tactic – so that the government could then deliver a more moderate increase.
The recommendations would mean a three-year degree typically costing students £21 000 (BDS$67 025) or more, with many also likely to face a higher rate of interest for loan repayments. (BBC)
